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buying a telescope

sillybilly · 2014-12-12 07:16:40

Hello I'm interested in buying a telescope and spending about 300 euro. Ease of use is important to me. I am computer savy but don't want to have to spend a long time setting up the telescope each time I use it. Portability is also very important Any Recommendations Please

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12-12-2014 8:16am

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sillybilly

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Hello

I'm interested in buying a telescope and spending about 300 euro.

Ease of use is important to me. I am computer savy but don't want to have to spend a long time setting up the telescope each time I use it.

Portability is also very important

Any Recommendations Please

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#2 13-12-2014 2:43am
Penfailed

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There's a 'Sticky' all about it here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055203633

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#3 16-12-2014 1:59am
Crappyghost

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Dude... pick up the celestron 70mm travelscope from argos. It is a basic refractor telescope and costs about 80-90 euro. Good quality telescope, compact, comes in a back pack and easy to assemble.

Then pick up a decent stargazing book from easons or amazon 10-15 euro. Best to start small with the basics and see if you enjoy it.

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